Politics

AFC gears up for 2025 Elections without APNU; But eyes partnership with “like-minded” persons

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has announced that it will be contesting the General and Regional Elections on September 1, but though the prospects of it being part of a “combined opposition” appears slim, the party intends to form alliances with “liked-minded” individuals. Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes told reporters this […]

Jagdeo dismisses Mohamed’s presidential run as one with “fake support” with no impact on PPP

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has declared that his party is not worried about businessman Azruddin Mohamed entering the political race. He said Mr. Mohamed continues to receive “fake” support. Describing the businessman and his family as a “criminal cabal”, Mr. Jagdeo need to know the true nature of […]

Guyana should examine seeking presence of International Military Mission – Dr. Mark Kirton

Director of the Centre for International and Border Studies, Dr Mark Kirton is of the opinion that an international military mission should be among key plans on the agenda for Guyana amid increasing acts of aggression and provocation from its neighbour to west, Venezuela. Diplomacy has always been Guyana’s first line of defence to the […]

Second autopsy of Adriana Younge found first autopsy done “competently and throughly”, but Chief Medical Examiner sees need for detailed probe

A second autopsy was completed on the body of 11-year-old Adriana Younge on Thursday in the US State of Georgia, and the Chief Medical Examiner who conducted the autopsy, Dr. Carol Terry, said based on her observations, the first autopsy was done correctly and thoroughly. However, she said there still needs to be a very […]

Former GECOM Legal Counsel files Court action against Commission over “libelous” statements in press releases

Former Legal Counsel for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Kurt Da Silva has moved to the High Court to order the Elections Commission and the Chief Election Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud to retract two press statements issued that referenced him with falsehoods, which he believes are libelous. He is also asking for an apology. In […]

Mohamed claims President Ali assisted and facilitated his importation of luxury vehicles

Facing criminal charges of tax evasion and false declarations in relation to the importation of a luxury car, businessman and Presidential hopeful Azruddin Mohamed has stated that it was President Irfaan Ali who assisted and facilitated the importation of the luxury vehicle back in 2020. Speaking to reporters after posting bail on the criminal charges […]

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